Cuban Delight: Ham Sandwich Spread
Experience the authentic taste of Cuba with this "Pasta de Bocaditos de Jamón Cubanos" recipe. This Cuban Ham Sandwich Spread is a delightful appetizer, perfect for casual gatherings or special occasions. The smooth and flavorful paste, made with a blend of ham, creamy cheese, and tangy condiments, is best enjoyed on soft, slightly sweet slider buns.
Ingredients
🍖 150-170g 5-6 oz USA Ham Mortadella Latina
🧀 4 tablespoons Cream Cheese
🌶️ Approximately 2 tablespoons DelGrosso Organic Roasted Red Pepper Strips
🥄 2 tablespoons Homemade Mayonnaise
🥒 2-3 slices Mt. Olive Munchies Kosher Dill Pickles, chopped
🍶 1 tablespoon Daisy Sour Cream
🌿 1/2 tablespoon Mustard
🍅 1 tablespoon Ketchup
🥯 9 King's Hawaiian Sweet Slider Buns
Instructions
1- Prep the Ham:
- Begin by cutting the Mortadella Latina ham into small, manageable pieces, based on the desired quantity of the spread.
2- Process the Ham:
- Place the diced ham into the KitchenAid mini food processor and process for about one minute until finely minced.
3- Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the cream cheese, roasted red pepper strips, mayonnaise, chopped pickles, sour cream, mustard, and ketchup into the food processor.
4- Blend Smoothly:
- Blend all ingredients at a low speed until a smooth, homogeneous paste forms.
5- Refrigerate:
- Transfer the paste to a storage container and refrigerate for at least one hour for a firmer consistency.
6- Assemble Bocaditos:
- Slice the slider buns horizontally. Spread a generous amount of the ham paste on the bottom buns and top with the other halves to complete the sandwiches.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: KitchenAid mini food processor, wooden cutting board, chef's knife, storage container
Cooking Tips
- Ham Choice: Use your preferred type of ham; mortadella is recommended for authenticity.
- Chill for Texture: Refrigerate the spread to enhance the texture before serving.
- Bread Selection: Slider buns with a sweet touch are ideal, but choose any favorite bread.
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Cuban Delight: Ham Sandwich Spread
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